Understanding the structural and functional relationships within plant cells and tissues is critical to plant biology and plant biotechnology research. To empower your research in plant cell and tissue analysis, we have a broad portfolio of fluorescent reagents, kits, and instruments—all designed to meet the unique challenges presented by plant tissues.

Why is Plant Cell & Tissue Analysis important?

From studying the morphology of plant cells and walls, organelles, and other cellular compartments all the way to more complex gene regulation and expression studies, cell and tissue analysis techniques and tools are critical not only for basic plant research but are also key for crop improvement programs. For example, demonstrating a trait’s mechanism of action (required for regulatory approval submissions) is critical for commercial entities developing new plant varieties.

Flow Cytometry

Flow cytometry is ideal for the analysis of both cells and subcellular particles. This platform offers the ability to analyze a large number of parameters rapidly, simultaneously, and quantitatively, produces statistically exploitable data, and allows accurate and facilitated detection of subpopulations. Since the first reported use of this technique in plants 40 years ago, flow cytometry has become an essential tool for understanding fundamental mechanisms and processes underlying plant growth, development, and function. Key applications include the study of ploidy levels (see figure below), genome mapping, localization of sex-specific chromosomes, and plant cell and algal studies.